Serving 186 students in grades 6-8, St. Hope Leadership Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Hope Leadership Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
St. Hope Leadership Academy Charter School's student population of 186 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 56% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
St. Hope Leadership Academy Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Hope Leadership Academy Charter School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3795 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)38%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
48%
30%
Black
45%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Hope Leadership Academy Charter School's ranking?
St. Hope Leadership Academy Charter School is ranked #3795 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend St. Hope Leadership Academy Charter School?
186 students attend St. Hope Leadership Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of St. Hope Leadership Academy Charter School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Hope Leadership Academy Charter School?
St. Hope Leadership Academy Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does St. Hope Leadership Academy Charter School offer ?
St. Hope Leadership Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is St. Hope Leadership Academy Charter School part of?
St. Hope Leadership Academy Charter School is part of St. HOPE Leadership Academy Charter School District.
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